Lt.-Col. SirGeorge WilliamAbercrombyof Birkenbog, 8th Bt. was born on 18 March 1886.1 He was the son of SirRobert JohnAbercrombyof Birkenbog, 7th Bt. and Florence Anita EyreCoote.1 He married EleanorAnderson, daughter of SirArthur RobertAnderson, on 17 January 1935.2 He died on 9 September 1964 at age 78, without issue.3 He succeeded as the 8th Baronet Abercromby, of Birkenbog, co. Banff [N.S., 1636] on 24 July 1895, and 'of Forglen House, co. Banff.1' He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.2 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the Scots Guards.2 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1917.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Banffshire in 1928.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.2 He gained the rank of Brevet Colonel in the 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Banffshire between 1930 and 1961.2 He was Honorary Colonel of the 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders in 1931.2 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire between 1946 and 1964.2 He lived at Forglen House, Banffshire, ScotlandG.1

General SirDavidBairdof Newbyth, 1st Bt. was born on 6 December 1757.1 He was the son of WilliamBaird, 5th of Newbyth and AliciaJohnston.1 He married Anne Preston Menzies CampbellPreston, daughter of MajorPatrickPreston, Younger of Valleyfield, on 4 August 1810.1 He died on 18 August 1829 at age 71, without issue.1 He fought in the Battle of Seringapatam on 4 May 1799, where he headed the storming party.1 He fought in the capture of the Cape of Good Hope, where he was the Commander-in-Chief.1 He fought in the bombardment of Copenhagen.1 He was created 1st Baronet Baird, of Newbyth, co. Haddington [U.K.] on 13 April 1809, with a special remainder to his elder brother and his heirs.1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the 24th Foot.1 He fought in the Retreat to Corunna, where he lost an arm.1 He gained the rank of General in the 24th Foot.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.)1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.)1

HenrySomerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was born circa 1629.1 He was the son of EdwardSomerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester and ElizabethDormer.1 He married MaryCapell, daughter of ArthurCapell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham and ElizabethMorrison, on 17 August 1657.3 He died on 21 January 1699/0 at Badminton, Gloucestershire, EnglandG, from a fever.3 He was buried at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.3 He was styled as Lord Herbert between 1646 and 1667.1 He was Colonel of the regiment of Foot in 1660.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Monmouthshire between 1660 and 1667.4 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Monmouthshire between 1660 and 1689.3 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire between 1660 and 1689.3 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire between 1660 and 1689.3 He was Colonel of the regiment of Horse in 1661.3 He graduated from Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, on 20 September 1663 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)3 He succeeded as the 3rd Marquess of Worcester [E., 1643] on 3 April 1667.1 He succeeded as the 9th Lord Herbert [E., 1461] on 3 April 1667.1 He succeeded as the 7th Earl of Worcester [E., 1514] on 3 April 1667.1 He held the office of Lord President of Wales.3 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of North and South Wales between 1672 and 1689.3 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 17 April 1672.3 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) on 29 May 1672.3 He was created 1st Duke of Beaufort [England] on 2 December 1682.1 He was a member of the Committee of the East India Company between 1684 and 1690.3 He held the office of a Gentleman of the Bedchamber between 1685 and 1688.3 He was Colonel of the 11th Regiment of Foot between June 1685 and October 1685.3 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Purbeck in 1687.3